2010 FIAT GRANDE PUNTO Warning symbols

Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat Punto.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way.
You should read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you get the most from the techno-
logical features of your Fiat.
Carefully read the warnings and indications, marked with the following symbols:
personal safety;
the car’s wellbeing;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers to its customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
❒the range of additional services available to Fiat customers.
Enjoy the read. Happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all versions of the Fiat Punto;
please consider only the information relevant to your version, engine and configuration.
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ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), visit
a Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electrical system can
support the required load.
CODE card
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. You should have the electronic code from the CODE card with you at all
times.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety fea-
tures, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER’S HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
... important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of your car over time.
Pay special attention to the symbols
"(personal safety) #(protecting the environment) !(risk of serious damage
to the vehicle).

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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICESDASHBOARD ...................................................................... 5
SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 6
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ................................................. 6
THE KEYS .............................................................................. 8
ALARM ................................................................................... 10
IGNITION ............................................................................. 12
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................ 13
INSTRUMENTS .................................................................... 14
DIGITAL DISPLAY ............................................................... 16
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............................................ 21
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 30
FRONT SEATS ..................................................................... 32
REAR SEATS .......................................................................... 33
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................................................... 34
STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 35
MIRRORS ............................................................................... 35
HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM .................... 37
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 41
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ............................................................. 47
WINDOW CLEANING ..................................................... 49
CEILING COURTESY LIGHTS ......................................... 51
CONTROLS ........................................................................ 53
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................................................... 55INTERIOR FITTINGS........................................................... 56
SKYDOME SUNROOF ....................................................... 60
DOORS .................................................................................. 62
ELECTRIC WINDOW OPENING ................................. 65
BOOT ..................................................................................... 67
BONNET ............................................................................... 70
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 71
HEADLIGHTS ....................................................................... 72
ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 74
ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 75
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 78
“DUAL DRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 79
START&STOP SYSTEM ...................................................... 81
SYSTÈME GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR ............................. 86
SOUND SYSTEM ................................................................. 87
ABILITY TO INSTALL A PORTABLE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM ..................................................... 88
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER ......... 88
REFEULLING THE CAR ..................................................... 90
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ........................... 91
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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached
near or actually on some of the compo-
nents of your Fiat Punto. These labels bear
symbols that remind you of the precau-
tions to be taken as regards that particu-
lar component.
The plate summarising the symbols used
can be found under the bonnet fig. 2.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
This is an electrical engine locking sys-
tem which increases protection against
an attempted theft of the car. It is auto-
matically activated when the ignition key
is extracted.
Each key contains an electronic device
which modulates the signal emitted dur-
ing ignition by an antenna built into the
ignition device. This signal is the ‘pass-
word’ which changes at each ignition and
which the control unit uses to recognise
the key and enable ignition.
fig. 2F0M0005m
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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
For safety reasons, the bon-
net must always be perfect-
ly closed while travelling. Make sure
that the bonnet is perfectly closed
and that the lock is engaged. If you
discover during travel that the lock
is not fully engaged, stop immediate-
ly and close the bonnet in the correct
manner.
WARNING
If the supporting rod is not
positioned correctly, the
bonnet may fall violently.
WARNING
Perform these operations on-
ly when the car is stationary.
WARNING
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
3-door versions
The front hooks are located at points
A-fig. 93.
The rear hooks are set at points Bmarked
by the (
O) symbols on the rear side win-
dows.
5-door versions
The front hooks are located at points
A-fig. 93.
The rear hooks are set at points Band are
marked by a groove on the upper part of
the door frame.IMPORTANT Follow the instructions
contained in the assembly kit carefully. As-
sembly must be performed by qualified
personnel.
fig. 93F0M0102m
After travelling for a short
distance, check that the fas-
tening screws are correctly tightened.
WARNING
Strictly adhere to the laws in
force concerning maximum
clearance.
Distribute the load evenly
and, when driving, bear in
mind the increased sensitivity of the
vehicle to side wind.
WARNING
Never exceed the permitted
load (see “Technical data”
section).
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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
Steering ........................................... 193
Steering wheel adjustment ......... 35
Steering wheel lock ...................... 12
Sun visors ....................................... 59
Sunroof ........................................... 60
– emergency operation ............. 61
Suspension ..................................... 193
Symbols ........................................... 6
Technical specifications .............. 187
Third brake light ........................... 153
Tool kit ........................................... 138
Top speeds ..................................... 196
Towing the car .............................. 165
Towing trailers .............................. 118
– installing the tow hook .......... 119
Transmission .................................. 192
Trip computer ............................... 30
Tyre pressures .............................. 196
Tyres
– standard tyres provided ........ 196
– reading tyre markings ............ 194
– maintenance ............................. 181
– pressure .................................... 197
– changing .................................... 137
Tyre Rim Protector....................... 195
Using the manual gearbox ......... 116
Warning lights and messages ... 123
Weights .......................................... 199
Wheel rims
– reading rim markings ............. 195
Wheel trim .................................... 194
Wheels
– trim ............................................ 194
– spare .......................................... 194
– changing .................................... 137
When parked ................................ 115
Window washing .......................... 49
Windows (cleaning) ..................... 185
Windscreen and rear window
wiper blades ................................ 183
Windscreen washer
– control ..................................... 49
– fluid level ................................... 178
Windscreen wipers
– control ..................................... 49
– blades ........................................ 183
– nozzles ...................................... 183
Windscreen/rear window
washer level ................................. 178 – Demanding use of the car .... 173
Side airbags .................................... 107
Side/taillights
– control ...................................... 47
– front bulb replacement .......... 149
– rear bulb replacement ........... 151
Smart washing ............................... 49
Snow chains ................................... 121
Snow tyres ..................................... 196
Socket ............................................. 59
Sound system ................................ 81
Spark plugs
– type ............................................ 191
Speedometer ................................. 14
Starting and driving ....................... 111
Starting the engine
– jump starting ............................ 136
– bump starting ........................... 136
– emergency starting ................. 136
– ignition device ......................... 12
– procedure for petrol
versions ..................................... 112
– procedure for diesel
versions ..................................... 113
– how to warm up the engine
after it has just started .......... 114
– stopping the engine ................ 114
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